# Viva Aerobús route expansions in Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/viva-aerobs-route-expansions-in-mexico
> Updated: 2026-09-03T03:00:35.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Viva Aerobús has reported high demand for its route connecting Manzanillo with Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), reaching an average occupancy rate of 80% during its first two months of operation. 

In response to this demand, the airline announced an increase in service frequency for the winter season beginning December 17, adding a new Saturday flight. Additionally, a new express connection between Tijuana and Manzanillo will be introduced on the same date, featuring a 30-minute technical stop at AIFA to optimize travel times.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Viva Aerobús AIFA-Manzanillo route reaches 80% occupancy

The AIFA-Manzanillo flight route operated by Viva Aerobús reached 80% occupancy in its first two months. New winter frequencies and a Tijuana-Manzanillo express connection will launch on December 17.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/viva-aerobs-aifa-manzanillo-route-reaches-80-occupancy

### 2026-09-01: Viva Aerobus to launch Nuevo Laredo–Tampico–Cancún flight route

Viva Aerobus will launch a new air route on November 14 connecting Nuevo Laredo, Tampico, and Cancún, significantly reducing travel times within Tamaulipas.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/viva-aerobus-to-launch-nuevo-laredotampicocancn-flight-route

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